This year, the festival will return to a two-day format at Hill Auditorium on Friday and Saturday.

Organizers said the festival will kick off with a “warm-up event” at the Ark on Thursday, Jan. 18.

More than 40 musicians and musical groups will be on stage over the course of the three-day fair.

The Ann Arbor Folk Festival will take place in person for the first time in two years.

The fundraiser will take place on March 18, and between 7-8 creatives are needed to read from Tanya Shaffer and Vienna Teng’s The Fourth Messager.

The Ark has announced the lineup for night one of Ann Arbor Folk Festival.

The annual benefit concert supports The Breakfast at St. Andrew's free meal program.

Here's who's playing the 46th annual Ann Arbor Folk Festival.

Grab your group of ghoulfriends and zombros then stop by one of the events happening around downtown Ann Arbor.

The Ark has expanded its programming for its annual Storytelling Festival, stretching the event to three days in 2023.

Singer-songwriter Josh Ritter will headline the 26th annual Fall Fundraiser at The Ark.

See who will be performing on outdoor stages during the Ann Arbor Art Fair.

See who's performing at Ann Arbor Art Fair in July.

Amos Lee will perform at the Michigan Theater on Aug. 22.

On Tuesday, June 7, Tree Town residents can support the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network through a benefit concert at The Ark.

Tickets cost $20 and go on sale at 10 a.m. this Friday.

Organized by Acoustic Routes and The Ark, the performance will support The Breakfast at St. Andrew’s during its 40th anniversary.

The Ark announced Friday it is canceling this year's Ann Arbor Folk Festival due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

See Lucinda Williams in concert for a good cause on Feb. 11.

Sara Watkins will emcee the 45th Ann Arbor Folk Festival.

Folk and roots music fans can take part in the two-day festival at Hill Auditorium, 825 N. University Ave., on Friday, Jan. 28, and Saturday, Jan. 29

“Proof of full vaccination” will be required for everyone entering the downtown Ann Arbor entertainment venue

See The Ark's lineup of September events.

Help raise funds for The Ark during an evening of music, food and more.

Friday's concerts at the Ann Arbor Art Fair have been canceled.

The Ark will soon reopen its doors for live shows.

The Ark will present two stages at the Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair July 15-17.

Here’s a rundown of some areas to explore in Ann Arbor.

Here’s a rundown of some areas to explore in Ann Arbor.

The Ark and Ann Arbor Summer Festival will put on three outdoor benefit shows in June.

Birds of Chicago perform at U-M's Hill Auditorium at the 41st Ann Arbor Folk Festival on Jan. 27, 2018. (Credit: Andrew Rogers)ANN ARBOR – The National Endowment for the Arts has approved a $10,000 Grants for Arts Projects award for The Ark to support the Ann Arbor Folk Festival. The Ark, an intimate folk music venue in downtown Ann Arbor, has been presenting, preserving and encouraging folk, ethnic and roots music for 55 years. Each year, The Ark presents the Ann Arbor Folk Festival at the end of January in the University of Michigan’s historic Hill Auditorium. “The National Endowment for the Arts is proud to support this project from The Ark,” Arts Endowment Acting Chairman Ann Eilers said in a statement.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Like many holidays in 2020, Valentine’s Day in 2021 is going to feel different. Listen to nationally-recognized storytellers Lyn Ford, Chetter Galloway, Antonio Rocha and emcee Steve Daut, president of the Ann Arbor Storytellers Guild. Work together to draw a design on a ceramic lidded container in one of Gutman Gallery’s Take & Make: Valentine’s Day Art Box. The Ann Arbor Art Center is offering special Valentine’s Day Art Boxes. AdRead: Melon, bonfires, mass weddings: How Valentine’s Day has been celebrated around the worldGalentine’s DaySwap out Valentines for Galentines.

ANN ARBOR – The Ark announced Monday that its 44th Ann Arbor Folk Festival will be extended by one day for a special tribute to John Prine by various Michigan artists. On Sunday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m., tune in to the virtual John Prine tribute show, which will feature covers of his classic songs performed by artists with Michigan roots. Read: Jeff Daniels will host this year’s Ann Arbor Folk FestivalStreaming passes ($10) are now on sale for the show, which will be available for unlimited viewing through Feb. 7. John Prine (Credit: Andrew Rogers)“When we say The Ark wouldn’t be what it is today without John Prine, that’s not just a figure of speech,” read a news release by The Ark. “John Prine was the headliner for the very first Ann Arbor Folk Festival in 1976, at a time when the club was deep in debt, and closing the doors was a distinct possibility.

Todd Snider will perform at the virtual Ann Arbor Folk Festival on Saturday, Jan. 30. ANN ARBOR – The Ark announced on Monday a change to the 44th Ann Arbor Folk Festival’s Saturday night lineup. Read: Jeff Daniels will host this year’s Ann Arbor Folk FestivalTicketsMember pricingSingle night passes: $20 livestream only; Silver Bundle $60 livestream + exclusive #arkfamily festival shirt; Gold Bundle $110 all benefits of Silver + festival branded mask; Platinum Bundle $225 all benefits of Gold + festival mug and poster; Benefactor Bundle $450 all benefits of Platinum + snack basket. Public saleSingle night passes: $25 livestream only; Silver Bundle $75 livestream + exclusive #arkfamily festival shirt; Gold Bundle $125 all benefits of Silver + festival branded mask; Platinum Bundle $250 all benefits of Gold + festival mug and poster; Benefactor Bundle $500 all benefits of Platinum + snack basket. There are great ticket bundles that include exclusive Folk Fest merchandise (not available for separate purchase), as well as a livestream only ticket starting at $25.

Jeff Daniels will emcee the Ann Arbor Folk Festival for the second time. ANN ARBOR – Actor and musician Jeff Daniels will emcee the 44th Ann Arbor Folk Festival, The Ark announced on Wednesday. Lineup for the 44th Ann Arbor Folk Festival. TicketsMember pricingSingle night passes: $20 livestream only; Silver Bundle $60 livestream + exclusive #arkfamily festival shirt; Gold Bundle $110 all benefits of Silver + festival branded mask; Platinum Bundle $225 all benefits of Gold + festival mug and poster; Benefactor Bundle $450 all benefits of Platinum + snack basket. Public saleSingle night passes: $25 livestream only; Silver Bundle $75 livestream + exclusive #arkfamily festival shirt; Gold Bundle $125 all benefits of Silver + festival branded mask; Platinum Bundle $250 all benefits of Gold + festival mug and poster; Benefactor Bundle $500 all benefits of Platinum + snack basket.

ANN ARBOR – The Ark announced on Tuesday that it has added seven additional artists to its two-night Ann Arbor Folk Festival lineup. The 44th annual festival is going virtual this year due to the pandemic and will take place Jan. 29 and 30. The artists added include Kiefer Sutherland, Gina Chavez, Willie Watson and Ron Pope on Friday night’s bill and Crys Matthews, Andrea von Kampen and David Bromberg on Saturday night’s bill. TicketsMember pricingSingle night passes: $20 livestream only; Silver Bundle $60 livestream + exclusive #arkfamily festival shirt; Gold Bundle $110 all benefits of Silver + festival branded mask; Platinum Bundle $225 all benefits of Gold + festival mug and poster; Benefactor Bundle $450 all benefits of Platinum + snack basket. Public saleSingle night passes: $25 livestream only; Silver Bundle $75 livestream + exclusive #arkfamily festival shirt; Gold Bundle $125 all benefits of Silver + festival branded mask; Platinum Bundle $250 all benefits of Gold + festival mug and poster; Benefactor Bundle $500 all benefits of Platinum + snack basket.

ANN ARBOR – The Ark has announced the lineup for the 44th Ann Arbor Folk Festival - At Home to be held on Jan. 29 and 30. Member pricing includes:Single night passes: $20 livestream only; Silver Bundle $60 livestream + exclusive #arkfamily festival shirt; Gold Bundle $110 all benefits of Silver + festival branded mask; Platinum Bundle $225 all benefits of Gold + festival mug and poster; Benefactor Bundle $450 all benefits of Platinum + snack basket. 2-night Series passes: $37.50 livestream only; Silver Series Bundle $115 livestream + 2 exclusive #arkfamily festival shirts; Gold Series Bundle $200 all benefits of Silver Series + 2 festival branded masks; Platinum Series Bundle $400 all benefits of Gold Series + 2 festival mugs and one poster; Benefactor Series Bundle $800 all benefits of Platinum + 2 snack baskets. Public pricing includes:Single night passes: $25 livestream only; Silver Bundle $75 livestream + exclusive #arkfamily festival shirt; Gold Bundle $125 all benefits of Silver + festival branded mask; Platinum Bundle $250 all benefits of Gold + festival mug and poster; Benefactor Bundle $500 all benefits of Platinum + snack basket. 2-night Series passes: $45 livestream only; Silver Series Bundle $135 livestream + 2 exclusive #arkfamily festival shirts; Gold Series Bundle $225 all benefits of Silver Series + 2 festival branded masks; Platinum Series Bundle $450 all benefits of Gold Series + 2 festival mugs and one poster; Benefactor Series Bundle $900 all benefits of Platinum + 2 snack baskets.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Musician Laith Al-Saadi will have a free concert on Saturday, Nov. 14, thanks to Ann Arbor’s The Ark and Michigan Theater. As part of the Ark Family Room Series, the 8 p.m. concert can be watched through Facebook Live. Al-Saadi gained national fame when he brought his unique blend of blues and rock to season 10 of NBC’s “The Voice” in 2016. The Nov. 14 concert is free but donations made through a virtual tip jar will support Al-Saadi, the Michigan Theater and The Ark. Over the course of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, The Ark has offered free and paid virtual events to keep music alive, support musical artists and to help audiences connect with their favorite musicians.

ANN ARBOR – As the coronavirus pandemic stretches toward the end of the year, live music feels like a thing of the past. Stony Lake Brewing in Saline and Acoustic Routes will be hosting a big screen watch party for The Ark’s live stream of multi-platinum group The Verve Pipe on Saturday at 8 p.m. The Ark is presenting the special live stream along with The Listening Room in Grand Rapids. According to a press release, the watch party is “designed around Michigan’s public health directives" and aims to support performance venues and Michigan artists during the pandemic. To watch the show from home, you can purchase a $20 live stream access here.

After the Ann Arbor Folk Festival, the Fall Fundraiser is The Ark’s second largest fundraiser each year. Tickets $35 and up include a limited edition T-shirt from the event. Silver - $100Includes one livestream pass (only one pass necessary per household), exclusive, limited edition WB3/Ark #ArkFamily T-shirt. Bronze - $35Includes one livestream pass (only one pass necessary per household), limited edition WB3/Ark #ArkFamily T-shirt. Livestream-only pass - $10Includes one livestream pass (only one pass necessary per household).

It launched the free Ark Family Room Series in April and offers between 15 to 20 virtual programs a month. It wants to raise $25,000 to keep funding programs, like its Ark Family Room Series, that go beyond Ann Arbor. Some supporters are local and loyal fans of the music venue, but others are in Australia, Ireland and the state of Washington. Currently, it is working to develop ticketed events and is exploring ways to make virtual programs more enriching and engaging for patrons. RelatedJeff Daniels to perform at The Ark in Ann ArborAnn Arbor music hub hosts award-winning lineup during the Ark Family Room July concerts

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Jeff Daniels will perform a virtual concert at The Ark in Ann Arbor on July 27. The 8 p.m. concert will include original songs and personal stories from the actor, director and singer-songwriters stage and movie career. After the concert, there will be a 15 to 30 minute Q&A session where Daniels will answer audience questions. In 2019, Daniels visited Ann Arbor for the showing of his film Guest Artist, which was filmed in his hometown of Chelsea, Michigan. Related: Ann Arbor music hub hosts award-winning lineup during the Ark Family Room July concerts

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Doors to its downtown Ann Arbor venue may be temporarily closed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) but The Ark is still offering a lineup of concerts online. The free concert series is called the Ark Family Room Series and features performances from a variety of artists. See the July lineup below:Dick SiegelThursday, July 2 at 8 p.m.A versatile composer, Siegel is known for his wide range of songs ranging from jump blues, Buddy Hollystyle pop, folk balladry and new folk lyricism. For more information, visit the events page. Joe JencksFriday, July 24 at 8 p.m.Based in Chicago, Jencks weaves his activism, musical skill, lyrical storytelling and folk music.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan has given Relief and Resiliency grants to five Ann Arbor arts and culture nonprofit organizations. The Ark, Neutral Zone, Youth Arts Alliance, Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum and 826michigan have each received a $10,000 grant from the COVID-19 Arts and Creative Community Assistance Fund. In partnership with CultureSource, the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan awarded the grants to help organizations with financial pressures resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding was supported by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, DeRoy Testamentary Foundation, Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Leinweber Foundation, Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation, Peck Foundation and William Davidson Foundation. Find a list of all of the organizations awarded grants here.

Individuals and businesses alike are taking to social media posting blackout images, some plain and some with text, as a show of unity with the black community. Several local organizations, businesses and departments at the University of Michigan have posted online in solidarity with Blackout Tuesday. #BlackOutTuesday pic.twitter.com/qOkBpuWO3e Michigan Athletics (@UMichAthletics) June 2, 2020The Ann Arbor Film Festival stands in solidarity with our filmmakers, artists, audience members, and everyone protesting against police brutality and the injustices against the Black community. pic.twitter.com/ZnpXJSN3cT Ann Arbor Film Festival (@AAFilmFest) June 2, 2020Destination Ann Arbor stands in solidarity against discrimination, racism, and violence. #blackouttuesday pic.twitter.com/hebJrSPRPl Destination Ann Arbor (@AnnArbor) June 2, 2020Related reading:

The Second City will perform at The Ark on Sept. 6 and 7. Photo | Tim SchmidtANN ARBOR, Mich. - At 8 p.m. on Sept. 6 and 7, laugh until you cry with Chicago-based comedy group The Second City at The Ark in downtown Ann Arbor. Known for cultivating the careers of numerous popular comedians and funny people such as Chris Farley and Tina Fey, The Second City comedy troupe has a reputation for side-splitting comedy and sassy sketch comedy. Celebrating 59 years of comedy, the group brings its particular brand of funny to various locations while on tour, exposing audiences to the next generation of The Second City comedians. Adding their own personality to The Second City greatest hits, this troupe of comedians will reinvigorate and update classic skits, original songs and punchy improv.